Composite profile
Overall score
74/100
Use the Vilnius profile to compare cost framing, connectivity, and country-level context alongside other Baltic capitals.
Overall74/100
Affordability76/100
Air quality76/100
Energy72/100
Lithuania / Baltic Europe
Vilnius, Lithuania City Intelligence
Vilnius is Lithuania's compact Baltic EU capital with growing financial-services activity, useful for relocation and remote-work comparison. Vilnius is a baltic europe city of about ~0.8M metro in Lithuania. On the composite city-intelligence score, Vilnius sits around the indexed median (74/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~0.8M metro
Image credit: Image: Diliff / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Good74/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Vilnius data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 74/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 76/100 | Vilnius's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 76/100 | Vilnius's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 72/100 | Vilnius's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 73/100 | Vilnius's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 73/100 | Vilnius's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 72/100 | Vilnius's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 72/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety70/100
Low crime73/100
Personal safety71/100
Night safety65/100
Road safety69/100
Vilnius is estimated to be a generally safe city (70/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life75/100
Healthcare75/100
Education79/100
Green space80/100
Cleanliness77/100
Infrastructure80/100
Mobility66/100
Vilnius has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness75/100
Education79/100
Green space80/100
Overall safety70/100
Vilnius scores high for family living (75/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability75/100
Walkability82/100
Cycling68/100
Infrastructure80/100
Vilnius is high for remote workers (75/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability73/100
Healthcare75/100
Cleanliness77/100
Outdoor lifestyle46/100
Vilnius is high for retirement (73/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Vilnius
Local public safety guidance for Vilnius, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Vilnius, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Lithuania emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Vilnius
Healthcare context for Vilnius, with national-level information from Lithuania where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Vilnius, see the Lithuania healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Vilnius
Local mobility context for Vilnius, with national-level context from Lithuania where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Vilnius, see the Lithuania transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Vilnius. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Vilnius
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Vilnius will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Vilnius air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Vilnius drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Vilnius
Is Vilnius worth visiting?
Yes — strong quality of life (75/100), with nearby nature such as Trakai Historical National Park, Dzūkija National Park.
Is Vilnius good for families?
Strong (75/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Vilnius affordable?
More affordable than average; about €938/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Vilnius?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Vilnius's main industries?
Mainly government, tourism, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Vilnius?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 5.0°C.
Does Vilnius have universities?
Higher education is strong (70/100).
What is healthcare like in Vilnius?
Healthcare access is strong (69/100).
Is Vilnius good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (69/100).
What nature is near Vilnius?
Within ~170 km: Trakai Historical National Park, Dzūkija National Park.
Related comparisons
Pairs that share a city, comparison intent, or region — useful for users planning a wider relocation, remote-work, or business decision.
Explore Vilnius modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Vilnius
Vilnius's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Vilnius
Vilnius's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Vilnius
Vilnius's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Vilnius
Vilnius's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Vilnius
Vilnius's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Vilnius
Vilnius's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Vilnius
Cost of living estimates for Vilnius — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Vilnius
Climate profile for Vilnius — Humid Continental climate, annual average 5°C, comfort score 63/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Vilnius
Economy and jobs profile for Vilnius — government center, economy score 70/100, key industries including government, tourism, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Vilnius
Education profile for Vilnius — student city, education score 67/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Vilnius
Healthcare and retirement profile for Vilnius — healthcare access city, healthcare score 69/100, retirement score 69/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Vilnius
Source-attributed visual context for Vilnius using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Vilnius
Weekend trip planning checklist for Vilnius — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Vilnius
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Vilnius
Estimate a monthly budget for Vilnius using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Vilnius
Plan a trip budget for Vilnius using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Vilnius
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Vilnius. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Alytus, Lithuania
Same region · about 86 km from Vilnius. Explore Alytus's city intelligence profile.
Kaunas, Lithuania
Lake cluster · about 90 km from Vilnius. Explore Kaunas's city intelligence profile.
Panevėžys, Lithuania
Same region · about 129 km from Vilnius. Explore Panevėžys's city intelligence profile.
Daugavpils, Latvia
Cross-border · about 153 km from Vilnius. Explore Daugavpils's city intelligence profile.
Šiauliai, Lithuania
Lake cluster · about 186 km from Vilnius. Explore Šiauliai's city intelligence profile.
Białystok, Poland
Cross-border · about 221 km from Vilnius. Explore Białystok's city intelligence profile.
Riga, Latvia
Cross-border · about 262 km from Vilnius. Explore Riga's city intelligence profile.
Klaipeda, Lithuania
Same region · about 287 km from Vilnius. Explore Klaipeda's city intelligence profile.
Cēsis, Latvia
Cross-border · about 292 km from Vilnius. Explore Cēsis's city intelligence profile.
Related collections
Regional discovery collections that include Vilnius — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.
Latvia–Lithuania Borderlands
Cross-border region · 26 places across 18 cities.
Weekend Escapes near Vilnius
Weekend escapes · 22 places across 22 cities.
Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Vilnius — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
European Cycling Friendly Areas
Cycling Friendly Areas · 50 places across 80 cities.
European Nature Photography Spots
Nature Photography Spots · 50 places across 80 cities.
European Weekend Nature Retreats
Weekend Nature Retreats · 50 places across 80 cities.
Lithuania Cycling Friendly Areas
Cycling Friendly Areas · 16 places across 25 cities.
Lithuania Weekend Nature Retreats
Weekend Nature Retreats · 15 places across 26 cities.
Vilnius FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Vilnius, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Vilnius
Is Vilnius worth visiting?
Vilnius has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Trakai Historical National Park, Dzūkija National Park and Asveja within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Vilnius?
Vilnius has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 75/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Vilnius?
A single resident of Vilnius spends roughly €938 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €498. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Lithuania. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Vilnius?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Vilnius is high for remote workers (75/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Vilnius?
Vilnius's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, tourism and hospitality and education and research. Vilnius has a government- and services-oriented economy with strengths in government, tourism and manufacturing.
Is Vilnius good for digital nomads and remote work?
Vilnius offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 70/100.
What are the education options in Vilnius?
Vilnius is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Engineering, Economics and Social Sciences.
Is Vilnius a good place to study?
Vilnius offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Vilnius?
Vilnius has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 69/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Vilnius a good place to retire?
Vilnius offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 69/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Vilnius?
Vilnius has a humid continental climate, averaging about 5.0°C annually with roughly 680 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Vilnius a safe place to live?
Vilnius is estimated to be a generally safe city (70/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Vilnius?
Vilnius indexes a walkability score of 82 and a cycling score of 68 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Vilnius?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Vilnius include Trakai Historical National Park, Dzūkija National Park and Asveja. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Vilnius good for families?
Vilnius scores high for family living (75/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Vilnius?
Vilnius rates 46/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 80/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Trakai Historical National Park, Dzūkija National Park and Asveja supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Vilnius profile to compare cost framing, connectivity, and country-level context alongside other Baltic capitals. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (76/100) and air quality (76/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (72/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Lithuania country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Vilnius appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.